The thinking here remains the global economy will perform decently this year, although a US recession in 2007 can't be ruled out. Yet, there are some signs that many markets around the world are due for a correction. Read More

By Yiannis G. MostrousRecently Marc Faber, of The Gloom, Boom & Doom Report fame, observed that investors are bullish about everything: I regard the current investment scene as most unusual, in the sense that everybody is very positive about one or other asset class. Equity fund managers… Read More

Independently wealthy people are usually envied by others, mainly because people dream of being able to do whatever they like whenever they want. A friend who follows some of the investment advice dispensed here is the subject of this type of envy. Read More

Sometimes, something just doesn't "feel right." When I get that feeling, I find it's best to step to the sidelines, at least temporarily. Read More

There have been a handful of truly encouraging stories regarding nanotech that have hit popular as well as trade media in the past week or so. Read More

There have been a handful of truly encouraging stories regarding nanotech that have hit popular as well as trade media in the past week or so. Read More